{"id":12041,"date":"2024-10-29T11:36:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T11:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?p=12041"},"modified":"2024-10-29T11:47:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T11:47:59","slug":"legal-writing-tips-for-solicitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/legal-writing-tips-for-solicitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Legal Writing: Essential Tips for Solicitors to Enhance Clarity and Persuasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether or not you\u2019re a confident writer, legal writing is an important skill for any lawyer, in any practice area. From document management to in-office communication such as client letters, emails, internal memos, and more\u2014solicitors handle a wide range of writing tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lawyers also need to ensure their writing style, tone, and voice in legal documents and communication are appropriate for a wide range of audiences such as courts, judges, and clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be a skilled legal writer, lawyers need to be authoritative, credible, and persuasive in their writing. The following legal writing tips will help you improve your writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;h2&gt;What is Legal Writing&lt;h2&gt;\\nLegal writing involves crafting documents related to legal affairs, including briefs, contracts, memorandums, and motions. Its primary aim is persuasion, adapting tone and style according to the audience, whether for a judge with specialized legal language or a client with clear, understandable prose.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4995,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14281427},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;\\&quot;DM Sans\\&quot;&quot;}\">What is legal writing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;h2&gt;What is Legal Writing&lt;h2&gt;\\nLegal writing involves crafting documents related to legal affairs, including briefs, contracts, memorandums, and motions. Its primary aim is persuasion, adapting tone and style according to the audience, whether for a judge with specialized legal language or a client with clear, understandable prose.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4995,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14281427},&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;\\&quot;DM Sans\\&quot;&quot;}\">Legal writing involves crafting documents related to legal affairs, including briefs, contracts, and more. Its primary aim is persuasion, adapting tone and style according to the audience, whether for a judge with specialised legal language or a client with clear, understandable prose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, legal writing is a necessary and important skill required for all legal professionals. From paralegals to lawyers to secretaries, legal writing applies to every legal professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Speak to a Clio expert<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to simplify your legal writing process and elevate your client experience? Book a demo with Clio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Effortless Document Management:<\/strong> Create, send, and easily track engagement letters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Client Communication:<\/strong> Ensure clear, consistent communication from the outset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Practice Management:<\/strong> Access a suite of tools to optimise your entire practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"\/uk\/schedule-a-demo\/\"\n\t\tdata-tracking-trigger=\"click\" data-tracking-action=\"CTA\"\n\t\taria-label=\"See Clio in Action\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tclass=\"\n\t\t\to-btn--primary\n\t\t\tl-btn--primary\n\t\t\t o-cta l-cta js-cta\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t>See Clio in Action<\/a>\n\t\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal writing tips to help you get started<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-11310 size-full \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.625rem;  width: 746px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:58.7131367292%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"legal content writing\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"A&#x20;writer&#x20;at&#x20;their&#x20;laptop&#x20;legal&#x20;content&#x20;writing\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-08-at-11.09.12.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"438\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"legal content writing\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"A&#x20;writer&#x20;at&#x20;their&#x20;laptop&#x20;legal&#x20;content&#x20;writing\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"438\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-08-at-11.09.12.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 1: Understand your purpose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the first and arguably most important legal writing tip? Understand the purpose of your writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask yourself: Why are you writing this? What are you hoping to accomplish? What is the outcome you wish to achieve?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing a contract may serve to inform, while court documentation may serve to persuade, and client intake documentation may serve to evaluate. The document&#8217;s structure, tone, and voice will change depending on the purpose of your legal writing. Understanding that purpose will help you write better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 2: Understand your audience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing who you\u2019re writing for will help shape the structure and tone of your piece. A judge, another lawyer, or a client will have different experiences and expectations that inform how they read your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to your audience, keep the following in mind: their role and relationship to you, age, income, economic status, level of education, values, and how much they already know about what you\u2019re writing about. This will help you determine the tone, style, and level of detail to include in your writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 3: Do your research<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-11226 size-full \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.625rem;  width: 746px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:66.4879356568%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Lawyer researching ai legal issues\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Lawyer&#x20;researching&#x20;ai&#x20;legal&#x20;issues\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-19-at-11.30.38.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"496\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Lawyer researching ai legal issues\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Lawyer&#x20;researching&#x20;ai&#x20;legal&#x20;issues\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"496\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-19-at-11.30.38.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good legal writing requires<\/span><a title=\"Harvard research strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.ox.ac.uk\/legal-research-and-mooting-skills-programme\/cold-start-research-researching-law-scratch\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">researching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and incorporating relevant legal precedents into your documents. Before you start writing, thoroughly read any material provided to understand the legal issues better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every case and document is different, but keeping some <\/span><a title=\"Blog - how to do legal research\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lexisnexis.co.uk\/blog\/future-of-law\/the-ultimate-guide-to-conducting-legal-research\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">basic rules for legal research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in mind will set you up for success. Some helpful <\/span><a title=\"Best free legal research tools\" href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/top-tools-legal-research\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal research tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bailii.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British and Irish Legal Information Institute<\/a> (BAILII), <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/homepage.html?locale=en\">EUR-Lex<\/a> (for EU law) and <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/app-directory\/?categories=legal-research\">InfoTrack<\/a>, an efficient, pay-as-you-go search solution that fully integrates into your <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/manage\/\">Clio Manage<\/a> account.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on the piece you\u2019re writing, you may also find secondary sources such as<\/span><a title=\"Legal dictionary\" href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.strath.ac.uk\/law\/legal_dictionaries\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal dictionaries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, law reports, and academic journals helpful in your research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make your mark online in minutes with our simple legal website builder<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy-to-edit templates, no coding required\u2014get your website up and running in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/law-firm-website-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Create your website now.<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tips for the legal writing process<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 4: Create an outline<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most helpful legal writing tips to improve your legal writing skills is organising your research into an outline. Starting with an outline will help keep your writing organised and focused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good outline starts by detailing the topic and putting the most important information at the top. Then, flush out the main points with the supporting details while making sure the transitions between points make sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal writing becomes much easier and less intimidating once you have an outline to help organise your ideas and guide your writing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 5: Put words on the page<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-11063 size-full \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.4375rem;  width: 743px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:66.0834454913%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"best laptop for solicitors\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"lawyer&#x20;working&#x20;on&#x20;a&#x20;laptop&#x20;remotely\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-28-at-12.29.53.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"743\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"491\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"best laptop for solicitors\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"lawyer&#x20;working&#x20;on&#x20;a&#x20;laptop&#x20;remotely\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"743\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"491\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-28-at-12.29.53.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even with a detailed outline, getting started can be difficult. Writer\u2019s block is a real thing that even the most seasoned legal writers suffer from. But don\u2019t worry about getting it perfect on the first try\u2014that\u2019s what<\/span> <a title=\"Blog - writing tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwl.ac.uk\/current-students\/support-current-students\/study-support\/editing-proofreading-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">editing and proofing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On your first draft, focus on capturing the right information. Make sure the information is complete and sufficient, and the content flows nicely from one section to the next. Give yourself as many drafts as you need before your deadline. Also, give your writing some room to breathe by taking a break and coming back to it with fresh eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always remember that you can clean your writing up in the editing stage\u2014you don\u2019t have to get the formatting perfect on your first try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 6: Be aware of content structure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best way to structure any piece is by writing from the top down. Start by showing the reader what you\u2019re writing about and why, then provide the arguments to support your case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pick your best or most persuasive arguments to focus your writing on, then filter additional, supporting arguments thereafter. Use headings to break up sections and transition from one argument to the next, and start new sections with summary sentences. Where appropriate, it also may be helpful to use lists and bullets to make your writing scannable for the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tips to help you write better<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-7905 size-large \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.875rem;  width: 1024px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:60.5859375%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Businesswoman making notes looking at a laptop crop\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-750x454.jpeg\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"454\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-750x454.webp 1x, https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-1500x909.webp 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Businesswoman making notes looking at a laptop crop\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"454\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-750x454.jpeg\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-750x454.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Businesswoman-making-notes-looking-at-a-laptop-crop-1500x909.jpeg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3>Tip 7: Be clear<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When writing any type of legal document, state your point directly and clearly within the first few sentences to help guide the reader along. Assume the reader has very little time or patience, that they hate to read, and that they\u2019re only going to read the first 200 words. What you say in those 200 words will help them decide to continue reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few other<\/span> <a title=\"legal writing tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk\/style-guide\/principles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal writing tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Active voice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The subject did something, rather than something was done to them. E.g., \u201cWendy consulted with her lawyer\u201d is an example of active voice, whereas \u201cThe lawyer was consulted by Wendy\u201d is an example of passive voice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Avoid double-negatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For example, \u201cThis is not, not the best way to write.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The Oxford comma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: When listing items like judges, magistrates, and clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Use adverbs and adjectives sparingly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clearly, this is an exaggerated example.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Consistent tenses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Past tense is most commonly used but sometimes present tense makes the most sense.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Avoid split infinitives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: For example, Gently push vs. push gently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Avoid gender-specific terminology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> When in doubt, \u201cthey\u201d is universal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>No slang and hyperbole<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: This is inappropriate and unnecessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Be accurate and specific:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For example, use a specific date instead of \u201crecently.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 8: Use jargon only when appropriate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using jargon, including legal terms, is only appropriate in some contexts. For example, using too much \u201clegalese\u201d with a client who is not well-versed in specific legal matters may end up confusing them and muddling the conversation with unnecessary questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"o-featured-snippet o-theme--bone is-faq-snippet-question\">\n\t<div class=\"c-featured-snippet__inner\">\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\tWhat is legalese?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"c-featured-snippet__content\">\n\t\t\t<p>Legalese is the specific language used by lawyers and legal professionals. It is often complex and difficult for the average person to understand. This type of writing typically features complicated words, lengthy sentences, and outdated phrases, making legal documents confusing for those without legal training. Although legalese is intended to be accurate, it can be hard to interpret without legal knowledge. As a result, there is a growing movement toward using clearer, more straightforward language in legal documents.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While in some documents, it\u2019s completely appropriate (and sometimes even necessary) to use the correct jargon and terminology, since another solicitor, barrister or judge, will be your reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When appropriate, strive to use<\/span> <a title=\"Plain language resources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawsociety.ie\/gazette\/in-depth\/plain-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">plain language<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in your legal writing while showing that you understand jargon and can present it in easy-to-understand ways for the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How can I avoid using legalese in my legal documents?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To minimise legalese in your documents, try these seven practical strategies:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Simplify the terms:<\/strong> Replace complex legal jargon with simpler, everyday words. For instance, use &#8220;help&#8221; instead of &#8220;assist&#8221; and &#8220;if&#8221; instead of &#8220;in the event that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. One idea per sentence:<\/strong> Limit each sentence to a single idea for better clarity. Break down long sentences into shorter, more digestible ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Clarify responsibility:<\/strong> Use active voice to make it clear who is performing the action. For example, instead of &#8220;Payment will be made by the client,&#8221; write &#8220;The client will make the payment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Update your language:<\/strong> Skip outdated phrases like &#8220;hereinafter&#8221; and &#8220;notwithstanding,&#8221; and opt for straightforward alternatives that are easier to understand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Use lists:<\/strong> Present information clearly by using bullet points or numbered lists. This approach helps break down complex details into easily understood parts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Get a fresh perspective:<\/strong> Have non-legal professionals review your documents to identify any unclear areas. Their feedback can highlight potential confusion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Focus on understanding:<\/strong> Ensure your documents are accessible and easy to understand. Clear communication helps clients grasp their rights and reduces the risk of misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<p>By following these strategies, you can create legal documents that are clearer and more accessible, benefiting both you and your clients.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 9: Edit and proofread<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The legal writing process doesn\u2019t just stop when the piece is finished. One of the most common mistakes writers make is not budgeting for the editing phase\u2014a thorough editing and review process takes time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s always helpful to have somebody else edit and proofread your work, but you should be able to take care of the basics yourself. Master spelling and grammar basics\u2014lawyers who present documents with spelling and grammatical errors will be seen as less credible and lacking in attention to detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understandably, it can be difficult to catch spelling and grammatical errors immediately. Once you\u2019ve read your document several times, you\u2019ll usually glaze over your own mistakes. Some other helpful legal writing tips for the editing process include reading your writing aloud or reading it backwards to help hone your focus and spot errors you\u2019d otherwise miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tips to level up your legal writing<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 10: Use helpful tools and apps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-12042 size-full o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 43.6875rem;  width: 699px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:33.0472103004%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"grammarly logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"grammarly&#x20;logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-12.26.00.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"699\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"231\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"grammarly logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"grammarly&#x20;logo\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"699\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"231\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-12.26.00.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No matter what medium or document you\u2019re writing, all good writers should always use spell check at a minimum. Advances in writing technology have also made legal writing much easier. For example, writing apps like<\/span> <a title=\"Learn more about Grammarly\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grammarly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a title=\"Learn more about ginger software\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gingersoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ginger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help you catch grammar, spelling, and other language mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you don\u2019t have an editor always available to help proofread your legal writing (which most usually don\u2019t), text-to-speech apps such as<\/span> <a title=\"Learn more about text-to-speech software\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalreaders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natural Reader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help read your documents out loud. This will help spot errors and awkward passages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While some of these services are free, many of them will have a paid version to unlock extra features. Consider investing in some of these <\/span><a title=\"Blog - apps for lawyers\" href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/apps-for-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">paid versions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if your job requires a lot of writing\u2014it\u2019s worth it to bring your legal writing skills to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip 11: Read other writers\u2019 work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most common piece of advice writers give to those looking to improve their writing skills is to read\u2014this rings true for any kind of writing. To improve your legal writing skills specifically, find good legal and business writers and read their work. This could be legal documents, but also<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">books<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a title=\"The Clio Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgazette.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By studying and understanding how others write and structure their pieces, you\u2019ll get a feel for the general format of a legal document. You can then incorporate your unique ideas and writing style. You could also ask colleagues for examples of their work or join communities <\/span><a title=\"Learn more about The Law Community\" href=\"https:\/\/community.clio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and forums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Routinely review legal writing examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond reviewing others\u2019 work, you can further your legal writing skills by reading writing examples. Below are some legal writing examples to support you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a title=\"Sample closing letter to clients\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5a747eb9e5274a7f99028a18\/Closing_your_client_file_April_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Closing letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a title=\"sample non-engagement letter\" href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/engagement-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engagement letter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a title=\"small claims book\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawdepot.co.uk\/contracts\/demand-letter-uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Letter of Demand<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Utilising a <\/span><a title=\"legal document templates\" href=\"https:\/\/help.clio.com\/hc\/en-150\/articles\/9290238939163-Document-Templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal document template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is another way to maintain consistency and have a blueprint for your writing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal writing is an ongoing journey<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you embark on this <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/legal-content-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legal content writing journey<\/a>, remember, no one becomes a great legal writer overnight. Like with any craft, good legal writing is a skill and ongoing process that you build the foundation for and improve on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The writing process is complex and extends beyond just putting words to paper. Researching, writing, and editing are all important skills for good legal writing. The more you practice writing, the easier it gets and the better your work will be over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the above writing tips as your starting point. Remember, always be open to and use feedback and constructive criticism.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Speak to a Clio expert<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to simplify your engagement letter process and elevate your client experience? 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